Start with conditions, not a product
A full remodel means every hidden system is exposed at once — drain lines, framing, waterproofing, ventilation, and the electrical circuit feeding it — which is exactly why the scope should be set before any finish gets chosen.
Build a complete scope
- What's being demoed vs. reused
- Drain, vent, and waterproofing plan
- Materials and fixture selections
- Permits, inspections, and timeline
- Warranty terms and change-order process
St. Petersburg context
A full remodel in one of the city's 1920s bungalows often means replacing a cast-iron drain stack, working around a door opening narrower than current code favors, and re-establishing waterproofing that was never designed for a modern shower — different problems entirely from a gut job in a 1960s block ranch, where the challenge is usually a slab-set drain that can't easily move.